John LaDisa signature mod 

            featuring Graph Tech Piezo and 13pin synth, kill pots for synth patch change and Freeway switch!              

John LaDisa - cover artist and recording guitarist

John's been playing guitar for over thirty years in original and cover bands within the Midwest, most recently serving as a member of Landline - The Live Alternative Jukebox and Bound for the Bonfire. John's no stranger to the studio (having recorded EPs and LPs over the years) or the stage, where he's performed hundreds of times....including an opening act back in college for Letters to Cleo.

John enjoys filling his band's sets with the keyboard, horn and other synth parts for about 20% of the songs they play. He does this using the Roland GR series of synth modules (GR-20 and GR-55). John had an idea to take a stock PRS SE Zach Myers and change around the function of the existing pots in a way that would meet his needs as a synth guitar. He had the prior green Zach Myers and really liked it. The more recent blue color is striking, which prompted him to reach out to Patrick about customizing this guitar after finding him through Google. 

An image of the vision John sent to Patrick is shown along with the final product he received that matched the vision exactly. A Resomax Ghost black nickel wrap around bridge was added for the piezo, and the bridge is a good match to the original PRS bridge. This is needed for the 13-pin hexaphonic function of the GR units. The Zach Myers originally had 2 volume and 2 tone controls that were repurposed as a single magnetic volume and tone, piezo volume and synth volume. Switching between patches (s1/s2 patch up/down) on the synth unit is built into killswitch type functions on the synth and piezo volumes. A freeway switch allows John to add the piezo in any pickup location just by clicking it over to the right. The 13-pin output jack for the Roland GR unit was added next to the original jack. The piezo is powered by a 9V, which Patrick nicely added via a compartment in the back. The pickups are stock for the new Zach Myers, and are 4 wire. Although coil splitting is not included out of the box. John had the idea to add this via push/push pot on the main volume knob. The guitar plays and sounds great. What John likes best about it is that it appears completely stock until someone looks more closely, or hears the synth or acoustic sounds during a live set. 

Although very intuitive, Patrick never had anyone request this mod before. It just requires a pickup selector toggle, 4 pots, and can work with a number of bridge configurations. Feel free to reach out to Patrick about the 'LaDisa mod' for a killer signature guitar you won't be able to get anywhere else. Reach out to John at jladisa@gmail.com for more details about his rig and how he uses his signature guitar from Patrick live and in the studio. 

iGuitar Workshop - Spring 2017

In honor of Dave Brubeck

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R8DfTeq5Fw

Brian Moore Custom Shop Releases Marc Cooper Signature Model

The Brian Moore Custom Shop has released a Marc Cooper Artist Signature model

C-90P.13.USB. It is a design that draws from the Brian Moore and iGuitar models that Marc has been performing and recording with for over 10 years. This guitar features an RMC TonePros piezo bridge, built-in RMC 13pin synth access and patented iGuitar.USB system.

It also features a set of Seymour Duncans, Alnico II Neck, Alnico II single and JB Bridge.

Full product info/images here:

http://iguitarworkshop.com/C-90P.13.USBMarcCooperSignatureModel.aspx

“Marc is an incredibly versatile guitarist, vocalist, composer, author and clinician. When I first heard Marc play I thought he doesn’t just play songs, he creates ‘audio paintings’! He blends his musical passion with a deep understanding of music technology, always creating something new and beautiful. We have been fortunate to have him as a Brian Moore and iGuitar endorser since 2002 and we are honored to release this artist inspired custom shop model” said Patrick Cummings, president.

About Marc Cooper

Coop's career has taken him all over the world performing and exciting audiences in such countries as Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Japan, Hungary, Spain, Germany, Africa, Scandinavia, England, Austria, Brazil, Argentina, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Sweden and throughout the US and Canada. As a guitarist, vocalist, synth guitar advocate and fanatic, producer, author, teacher and now record label owner Coop has had the privilege to (continue reading online)

This Taylor has been upgraded in the iGuitar Workshop and now features a new piezo acoustic pickup, 13pin synth access and our built-in patented iGuitar.USB. It includes side mounted controls for piezo, EQ and 13 pin synth. All factory upgrades include and fret level and fabulous factory set up.

for more info:

http://iguitarworkshop.com/UpgradeAcousticMidi.aspx

NEW Left handed iGuitar9.13 - Made in USA

The iGuitar Workshop has released a Left handed iGuitar9.13 that is made in the USA. It is a  left handed version of the best selling iGuitar9.13 that the company has been producing for over 10 years.

This guitar is custom built in the iGuitar Workshop in Cold Spring, NY and features Seymour Duncans, Alnico II neck, middle and JB Bridge, a choice of custom color, choice of either RMC or Graphtech piezo / 13 pin synth and optional USB audio.

 Full Specs here: http://iguitarworkshop.com/iGuitar9.13LeftHanded.aspx
 
"Since we have been selling factory direct, we are in closer contact with our customers. A left handed, USA made iGuitar has been requested for quite some time and we are happy to offer this wonderful model to the left handed guitarist community. We hope you will share with your left handed guitarist friends" said Patrick Cummings, president.

Transform your ordinary guitar!

Transform your ordinary guitar. The iGuitar workshop offers piezo, 13 pin Synth and USB upgrades on all brands of guitars like the Strat below.

• Beautiful Acoustic tone on any guitar
• 13 pin synth access to the new Roland GR-55 and other 13 pin synths.
• Record Direct to your iPad via USB output!

This upgrade features a stacked piezo / 13 pin synth volume in place of the 3rd Strat knob